3 Hair Trends from the New York Runways You Can Try Now

Androgynous beauty had a major moment on the New York runways from minimalist makeup to squared brows to severe side parts that simulate a Don Draper-esque comb-over. We saw hair parted on either side at BCBG and Proenza Schouler and held with a bobby pin (as not to seem too masculine) at Peter Som. Either way, the look is simple to create and exudes a sense of power.

"It's not the fact that you want to make the girls look like boys," says celebrity hairstylist Anthony Turner. "Androgynous looks, like the severe low side part, signify confidence, optimism, and strength in a woman." Perhaps this is the perfect hairstyle for your next job interview?

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Theory, Reed Krakoff, and J Mendel from Imaxtree

Natural Hair

Lucky for us busy ladies, low-maintenance hairstyles reigned supreme on the New York runways. Stylist after stylist chose to showcase each model's individuality by embracing her natural hair length, cut, and most importantly, texture. The term natural hair has many nuances, but it requires minimal styling and often a bit of product to add weight.

At Reed Krakoff, hairstylist Guido Palau used Redken Satinwear 02 Prepping Blow-Dry Spray to create an "I woke up like this" messy middle-part with soft waves that fell behind the shoulders. At J. Mendel, Turner used René Furterer Volumea Foam and Gloss Brilliance Shine to create a more voluminous, uptown version of natural hair. "It's the type of hair most women dream of having, not too grungy, but not too over-the-top," explains Turner. At Theory, we got two trends at once with bedhead locks parted deeply on the side.

Marchesa, DKNY, and Tibi from Imaxtree

Cornrows

You no longer have to go on a Caribbean vacation for cornrows to be apropos. In fact, if you take note from Marchesa, the Snoop Dogg style can be paired with an embellished evening gown. At Tibi, designer Amy Smilovic wanted "the hair to express a clean, natural feel but still convey soul and a refined grittiness" so Aveda Global Creative Director Antoinette Beenders braided a single cornrow down the middle of the head to create a Mohawk effect. This chic grit continued at DKNY, where the inspiration came from the real New Yorkers cast in the show. A number of them sported their own signature braids, hitting trendsetter status as they walked the runway. Now it's your turn.

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